Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

After Pikachu entered the arena, Eevee was excitedly bouncing around Hanako's feet.

"Bui! Bui-bui!"

Eevee wagged its tail and jumped and shouted at Pikachu on the field, cheering it on.

Its little bottom wiggled back and forth, and its tail wagged like a rattle.

Hanako smiled, pursing her lips, and reached out to pat Eevee's head.

Eevee's fur is very soft and feels especially nice to touch.

.........

Pikachu landed on the ground, on all fours, its body slightly lowered.

The red electric sacs on his face flashed and crackled with electricity.

"Pikachu! Pikachu, Pikachu!"

It squeaked twice at the beaked bat, its voice laced with provocation.

A-Ju looked at the tiny Pikachu, then at Jiang Chuan who had retrieved his Poké Ball, and frowned slightly.

"Jiang Chuan, your Pidgeon's stamina is still more than half full."

"They are perfectly capable of fighting again."

A-Ju's tone was filled with confusion.

"Why did you put this little one on?"

When he said "little one," his eyes were fixed on Pikachu.

It really is tiny.

Standing less than half a meter tall, the contrast is even more striking when it stands next to the Zubat.

The Zubat's wingspan is two meters, and its mouth can swallow Pikachu whole.

Ah Ju really couldn't understand it.

Why not use Pidgeot, which is in pretty good condition, instead of switching to Pikachu?

Isn't this just making things harder for yourself?

Jiang Chuan smiled slightly after hearing what A-Ju said.

"Gym Leader Aju is a powerful trainer."

"I need to use more tactics."

He paused, looked at A-Ju, and smiled slightly.

"And didn't you just say that yourself?"

"A battle isn't about who's bigger."

Aju was stunned for a moment.

Then he laughed.

"Yes, yes, I underestimated him."

Ah Ju's smile faded, and her eyes became serious.

"So..."

"Little one, let me see what kind of power you have."

He raised his hand and pointed to the giant bat on the field.

"Goblin!"

"Air Blade!"

Upon receiving the command, the beaked bat flapped its wings sharply.

Several transparent wind blades flew out from the wings and slashed towards Pikachu.

The wind blades are very fast.

It drew several arcs in the air, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.

This is a flying-type skill; it's fast and has a high hit rate.

A-Ju wanted to strike first and test the strength of this Pikachu.

Jiang Chuan remained calm.

"Pikachu, move at high speed!"

Pikachu's body instantly transformed into a yellow shadow.

With a powerful push from all four legs, his entire body was launched forward.

The speed is astonishing.

The air blades sliced ​​through the spot where Pikachu had just been standing, but all of them missed.

Pikachu sprinted across the field, leaving a yellow trail behind it.

It doesn't run in a straight line, but in a zigzag pattern.

Dodge to the left, then dash to the right.

It didn't give the Zubat a chance to aim.

A-Ju's brows furrowed even more.

This Pikachu's speed...

It's much faster than a regular Pikachu.

Not only is it fast, but its reaction speed is also fast.

As soon as Zubat unleashed its air blade, Pikachu anticipated its trajectory and dodged it in advance.

This kind of reaction ability is not something that ordinary Pokémon possess.

"Goblin! Keep using Air Blade!"

"Don't stop!"

The big-mouthed bat flapped its wings continuously.

One after another, wind blades flew out.

But Pikachu ran too fast.

Every wind blade grazed its body but couldn't hit it.

Pikachu ran and accelerated.

Several afterimages have already appeared on the field.

The giant beak's eyes started to lose track.

Its compound eyes kept turning, trying to lock onto Pikachu's location.

But the afterimages of Pikachu kept increasing, making it impossible to tell which one was real.

Xiaoxia sat in the audience, her eyes lighting up.

"So fast!"

"Pikachu is faster than before!"

I usually hunt wild animals by the roadside, so my level isn't high, and I don't use Pikachu's full power much.

Now that they're going at full speed, Xiaoxia and Hanako feel like they've suddenly made progress.

Ibrahimovic, standing nearby, became even more excited.

"Bui! Bui-bui!"

It jumped even higher, and its little bottom wiggled even more enthusiastically.

Its tail even left afterimages as it wagged.

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A-Ju also realized that she couldn't hit this Pikachu with just air blades.

It is fast, reacts quickly, and can even use afterimages to distract the viewer.

This Pikachu is much tougher to deal with than it looks.

Ah Ju took a deep breath and made a decision.

"Goblin!"

"Use the black mist!"

The beak-bat opens its large mouth and aims at the center of the arena.

A thick cloud of black mist spewed out of its mouth.

The black mist spread rapidly, covering the entire area in the blink of an eye.

Pikachu's afterimage vanished into the black mist.

Its speed was affected by the black fog.

The effect of the black mist is a change in ability to clear all Pokémon from the field.

Pikachu's speed boost from High Speed ​​Boost was negated by the black mist.

Pikachu's speed has now returned to normal.

When A-Ju saw Pikachu slow down, her eyes lit up.

This is a great opportunity!

The black fog won't last long, so we must seize this window of opportunity.

"Goblin!"

"Bite down!"

Upon receiving the command, the giant beak bat flapped its wings and plunged into the black mist.

It opened its mouth wide, revealing its sharp teeth.

His blood-red eyes gleamed with a fierce light.

The target is Pikachu!

The giant beak bat was very fast, and the black mist blurred the view again.

Pikachu has a hard time predicting which direction Zubat will attack from.

Ah Ju's lips curled up slightly.

He has used this trick many times.

The black mist removes the opponent's buffs, and then attacks when the opponent's vision is obscured.

Combined with the speed of the Zubat, the hit rate is very high.

As long as you bite Pikachu, you can deal decent damage.

Moreover, biting down can also put the opponent into a state of fear, rendering them unable to move.

At that point, he can launch a series of attacks and take down Pikachu in one go.

A-Ju's thinking is very clear.

He stared at the black mist on the field, waiting for the Zubat's attack to hit.

…………

Jiang Chuan watched the giant beak bat rush into the black mist and a smile appeared on his face.

This is the moment he's been waiting for.

The reason I kept dodging and not attacking was to let the Zubat get closer.

With the black mist blurring vision and removing buffs, Aju couldn't possibly miss this opportunity to deal damage.

An experienced trainer, faced with this situation, would definitely choose to press the attack.

This is a trainer's instinct.

Once the giant beak bat gets close, the outcome is decided.

Jiang Chuan raised his hand, his voice calm.

"Pikachu."

"100,000 volts."

Pikachu stood in the black mist, and the electric sacs on its cheeks suddenly burst open.

Golden lightning surged from the electric capsule and spread instantly.

"Pikachu!!!"

100,000 volts!

Lightning erupted from Pikachu and spread in all directions.

However, due to the presence of the black fog, the way lightning propagates within it changes.

When the lightning encountered the black fog, it did not penetrate directly but instead spread out within the fog.

Golden lightning spread through the black mist, like an electric net spreading out within it.

The entire black fog was illuminated by electric light.

From the outside, it looked like a cloud of black mist that had suddenly turned into a golden ball of light.

When Ah Ju saw this, her expression changed instantly.

"not good!"

"Goblin! Get out of the way!"

He wanted the giant bat to retreat, but it was too late.

Zubat has already rushed into the black mist and is very close to Pikachu.

The lightning spread through the black fog at a faster speed than usual.

Because the black fog itself consists of tiny particles, the electric light travels along the particles, creating a chain reaction.

The entire black fog transformed into a massive electric field.

The giant beaked bat was trapped in the black mist and had nowhere to hide.

Lightning surged in from all directions, striking the giant beak bat.

squeak----!!!

The giant beak-bat let out a scream.

Lightning crackled and exploded on its body.

Its body convulsed amidst the electric light, and its wings were unable to move.

100,000 volts, hit the target!

Moreover, due to the diffusion effect of the black mist, the attack range of this 100,000-volt attack became larger, and the damage was more even.

The giant beak bat's entire body was enveloped in electric light; there was nowhere it could escape.

Pikachu is already very familiar with this combination move.

On that rainy night when they caught Zapdos, Pikachu and Gastly unleashed a combo attack.

It's black mist plus 100,000 volts.

The scene back then was even more spectacular than it is now.

Therefore, Pikachu has mastered this move very well.

It knows how to spread electric light in the black fog, how to conduct the current along the black fog particles, and how to maximize the damage range.

The giant beak bat was electrocuted and its body was smoking, swaying in the air.

Then he fell headfirst down.

"Bang!"

The giant beak bat fell to the ground, its body still twitching slightly.

His eyes had turned into the shape of mosquito coils.

Lost the ability to fight.

The black mist slowly dissipated, revealing the situation on the field.

Pikachu stood still, the electric sacs on its cheeks still flashing with residual electricity.

It took a breath, then raised its head and looked at Aju.

"Pikachu".

There was a hint of smugness in his voice.

The giant beak bat lay on the ground, its body emitting smoke, completely unconscious.

Completely overwhelming in terms of level.

The increase in the electric sphere.

In addition, there was special electrical training in Nibi City.

That 100,000-volt shot hurts a lot.

The pain was so intense that even a single shot from the giant guillotine couldn't withstand it.

…………

The entire hall fell silent for a second.

Aya stood in the referee's position, looking at the black mist and lightning on the field, her mouth agape.

Her eyes were wide open, and her pupils contracted slightly.

This scene...

The color of this electric light...

The way this black fog spreads...

Why does it look so familiar?

Aya's heart clenched.

A scene suddenly flashed into her mind.

That rainy night.

Black fog.

Electric light.

Lightning flashed through the black fog.

Exactly the same as that night!

Aya's gaze shifted to Jiang Chuan, then to Pikachu.

Her lips trembled slightly.

"This electricity...this power..."

"How...how come it looks so much like that night!"

Aya's voice was very soft, so soft that only she could hear it.

Her heart was pounding rapidly.

My mind is a complete mess.

Is it...

Could it have been Jiang Chuan that night?

........................

The black mist completely dissipated.

The situation on the field is clear at a glance.

The Zubat lay on the ground, unable to fight.

Pikachu stood in the center of the field, hands on hips, looking a little proud.

Aju looked down at the big-mouthed bat and remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he took out the Poké Ball and put the Zubat back in.

A-Ju raised her head, looked at Jiang Chuan, and gave a bitter smile.

"I lost."

I am completely convinced.

His tone was sincere, without the slightest hint of resentment.

A-Ju looked at Pikachu on the field with admiration in her eyes.

"This Pikachu is something else."

"Speed, reaction time, and skill power are all top-notch."

"And your teamwork is just too good."

Ah Ju paused for a moment, then continued.

"What I admire most is your tactics."

"Intentionally let Pikachu only use high-speed movement to dodge, without attacking."

"It was to make me think about 'seizing the opportunity'."

"Then let the Zubat get close and kill it in one blow."

A-Ju shook her head, her tone filled with admiration.

"This kind of understanding of the trainer's psychology is something that not everyone can do."

"Jiang Chuan, you are indeed very capable."

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly after hearing this.

"Master Aju is too kind."

"I was just a little lucky."

Ah Ju waved her hand.

"Luck is also a part of strength."

"I admit defeat."

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Eevee was incredibly excited to see Pikachu win.

It jumped out from Hanako's feet and dashed into the field on its four short legs.

"Bui! Bui-bui! Bui!"

Eevee ran and barked, its tail wagging rapidly.

Its little bottom wiggled, and its fur shimmered under the light.

It ran very fast, completely unaware of the floor beneath its feet.

Pikachu was standing in the center of the field with its hands on its hips when it heard Eevee's voice and turned around.

It even had a slightly proud expression on its face.

"Pikachu, Pikachu!"

It barked at Eevee, meaning "See? Easy win."

As a result, Ibrahimovic ran too fast.

It tried to brake, but its four short legs slipped on the floor.

I couldn't stop in time.

"Booi?!"

Eevee rammed headfirst into Pikachu.

Pikachu was posing with its hands on its hips, completely unprepared.

After being bumped by Ibrahimovic, his whole body fell backward.

"Pikachu?"

Pikachu fell to the floor, and Eevee landed on top of it.

The two little guys rolled around together.

Eevee's tail was still wagging, wagging very fast.

The fluffy tail brushed against Pikachu's face, making Pikachu sneeze.

"Pika... Pikachu!"

Pikachu tried to push Eevee away, but Eevee was too excited and kept rubbing against Pikachu.

"Bueebuy!"

Eevee stuck out its little tongue and licked Pikachu's face.

Pikachu blushed slightly.

"Pikachu, Pikachu!"

The two little guys rolled around on the floor, getting their fur all messed up, and started playing around.

.....................

A-Ju walked up to Jiang Chuan, holding a small badge in her hand.

The badge is pink and heart-shaped, but has two curved lines along the edges, making it look like the heart has been split in two.

This is the crimson badge of the Crimson Gym.

A-Ju handed the badge to Jiang Chuan with a solemn tone.

"Jiang Chuan, this is the light red badge."

"You deserve it."

Jiang Chuan took the badge, and when his fingers touched its surface, he felt a slight coolness.

The badge shimmered faintly under the light.

[Ding! Light Red Badge obtained!]

[Gym Challenge - Crimson Gym Mission Completed!]

Please select a Poison-type Pokémon to level up.

A system notification sounded in Jiang Chuan's mind.

He gripped the badge, his mind racing as he considered who he should give the upgrade opportunity to.

The team only has two Poison-type Pokémon.

Bulbasaur and Gastly.

Bulbasaur is currently level 42, while Gastly is at a lower level.

The rewards for level increases are naturally more worthwhile for those with higher levels.

The reason is very simple.

The higher the level, the more experience is needed to level up, and the greater the value of directly increasing the level.

So Jiang Chuan didn't hesitate and directly chose Bulbasaur.

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Level: lv42→lv47]

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